Hebron's Jamal Adams returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the opening minute of a 30-23 win over Keller Fossil Ridge on Sept. 13. Adams also scored the game-winning touchdown on a 30-yard run with 1:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Usually, highly touted recruits announce their commitment and put on the school's hat. But not Jamal Adams.

The five-star Hebron safety had his baby niece sport an LSU shirt as he committed to the Tigers on Thursday afternoon during the second quarter of the Under Armour All-American Bowl.

"I just felt more comfortable there, talking to all the coaching staff and the opportunity there. LSU was there for me," Adams said. "I'm ready to go win some national championships."

Adams picked LSU over Florida, where his godfather, Joker Phillips, is the recruiting coordinator. As Adams eliminated Ole Miss and Texas over the last month, it was assumed that Adams would side with the Gators.

But in the end, Les Miles and LSU were able to reel in the No. 2 recruit on the SportsDayHS Area Top 100 recruiting list. When asked how Phillips would take the news, Adams replied with a laugh:

"I don't know. I hope he's doing well."

Adams was a two-way star in his senior season for Hebron and helped lead the Hawks to the second round of the 5A Division II playoffs, where they fell to eventual state champion Cedar Hill. He was named the District 5-5A MVP after scoring 16 touchdowns and contributing more than 80 tackles as a safety.

Ranked as the No. 2 safety in the nation by Scout.com, Adams, who stands at 6-foot, 200-pounds, is an aggressive ball-hawking defensive back and has the potential to make an early impact for the Tigers. He is the 16th commit in LSU's 2014 class and third from the Dallas-area, joining good friend Mansfield Timberview defensive back Ed Paris and Flower Mound kicker Cameron Gamble.

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